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TERMS, CONDITIONS, & PRIVACY POLICY

 

Goods & Services

The Central Office Company provides business and accounting consulting services to U.S.-based clients only. These services include bookkeeping, accounting, reconciling, payroll, and advisory services. The Central Office Company does not offer regulated financial services such as Financial Audits, Financial Reviews, or any services for publicly traded entities.

 

Transaction Currency

Our services are for US-based companies and require the use of the US dollar ($) only.

 

Customer Service

We'd love to hear from you! Please connect with us:

Phone: 662.854.0877

Email: [email protected]

 

Privacy Policy

The Central Office Company is a US-based organization headquartered at 3554 Richards Crossing, Fort Mill, South Carolina, 29708. You may contact us at 662.854.0877 or via email at [email protected].

Email:

We collect email addresses via our website and only use those for communications directly with our customers. We store this information directly with our third-party web host, Kajabi.

Payments & Online Payment Security:

All payments not submitted via manual checks go through our online payment processor, Stripe. We do not view, collect, or store your credit card information.You may view their privacy policy here.

Client Communication

 

  • Confidential Information. For purposes hereof "Confidential Information" shall mean any and all materials and information which the Providing Party makes available to the Receiving Party or which has or may come into possession of such Receiving Party in connection with the Purpose, including, without limitation, the following:  trade secrets; information relating to the business, financial condition, operations, assets and liabilities of the Providing Party or its affiliates; financial reports, statements or projections; client or customer lists; and all copies, summaries, outlines or other representations of any of the foregoing; and all notes, analyses, compilations, studies, interpretations or other documents prepared by the Receiving Party which contain, reflect, or are based upon, in whole or in part, the information furnished to the Receiving Party.
  • Confidential Information will be used by the Receiving Party solely in connection with the Purpose.  No Receiving Party shall, directly or indirectly (including in the conduct of its business), use, or permit to be used, Confidential Information obtained from the Providing Party to the Providing Party's detriment, whether or not the Receiving Party benefits from such detrimental use.
  • Each Receiving Party hereby acknowledges the confidential and proprietary nature of the Providing Party's Confidential Information, the disclosure of which would be harmful to the Providing Party.  Each Receiving Party agrees to hold the Providing Party's Confidential Information in the strictest confidence and not to disclose it to any other person except to its Representatives (as defined below) who need to know the information in connection with the Purpose and as otherwise permitted hereunder.  Each Receiving Party shall take reasonable measures to ensure that its affiliates, agents, representatives, officers, directors, employees, or consultants (collectively "Representatives") do not disclose Confidential Information in violation of this Agreement.  The Receiving  Party hereby accepts responsibility for any breach of this Agreement by any of its Representatives, and at such Receiving Party's sole expense agrees to take all reasonable measures (including, but not limited to, court proceedings) to restrain the prohibited or unauthorized disclosure or use of Confidential Information by its Representatives.
  • The term "person" as used in this Agreement shall be broadly interpreted to include, without limitation, the media, any governmental agency, department or other body or instrumentality and any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, group, individual, or other entity.
     
  • Excluded Information.   Confidential Information does not include any information disclosed by a Providing Party which would otherwise constitute Confidential Information but which: (a) at the time of disclosure to the Receiving Party or thereafter is generally available to and known by the public (other than as a result of a disclosure in violation of this Agreement; (b) was available to the Receiving Party on a non-confidential basis from a source other than the Providing Party, provided that such a source is not subject to an obligation of confidentiality which would otherwise prohibit such disclosure; or (c) is independently acquired or developed by such Receiving Party without violating any of its obligations under this Agreement. Confidential Information shall not be deemed to fall within the exceptions of subparts (a) to (c) above merely because it is included in a document which also includes information that does fall within  such exceptions. 
  • Legally Compelled Disclosures.   In the event that a Receiving Party (or any of its Representatives) is requested or required by law or by legal or administrative process to disclose any Confidential Information, such Receiving Party shall give to the Providing Party prompt written notice of any such requirement so that the Providing Party may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy and/or waive compliance with the terms of this Agreement. In the event that such protective order or other remedy is not obtained, and irrespective of whether or not compliance with the provisions hereof is waived, the Receiving Party will: (a) disclose only that portion of Confidential Information which, in the opinion of the Receiving Party's counsel, the Receiving Party is legally required to disclose and (b) use reasonable commercial efforts to obtain assurance that confidential treatment will be accorded such Confidential Information.
  • Return of Information.   If so requested by the Providing Party, to the extent practicable, lawful, and consistent with internal record retention policies and procedures that provide for destruction, the Receiving Party shall: (i) return all Confidential Information to the Providing Party or (ii) destroy all copies of the Providing Party's Confidential Information in its possession and all copies of any analyses, compilations, studies, or other documents prepared, used, or created containing or reflecting any such Confidential Information.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Receiving Party may retain (a) one copy of any or all Confidential Information of the Providing Party for the sole purpose of ascertaining its rights and obligations in the event of a dispute hereunder and (b) any copies created pursuant to automatic archiving and back-up procedures, provided that any material so retained will continue to be subject to the terms of this Agreement. Any retained information shall be subject to the terms of this Agreement. 
     
  • No Representations. Each Party hereby acknowledges that: (a) unless otherwise stated in writing, neither Party has made or shall make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of Confidential Information which it may furnish hereunder and (b) any estimates or projections with respect to future performance included in Confidential Information are not to be relied on as a representation or assurance of future results. The Receiving Party agrees that the Providing Party shall not have any liability to the Receiving Party relating to or resulting from the use of Confidential Information or any errors therein or omissions therefrom.  Only those representations or warranties which are made in an executed and delivered final definitive agreement will have any legal effect, and such representations and warranties will be subject to such limitations and restrictions as may be specified therein.
     
  • Non-Commitment.   Nothing in this Agreement obligates any Party to disclose any information to the other Party or to negotiate or enter into any transaction, nor does it create any partnership, joint venture, agency, or any other relationship between the Parties. The Parties acknowledge that they and their respective affiliates have or may in the future have other business interests, activities, and investments, some of which are or may be in direct or indirect conflict or competition with the business of the other Party and/or its affiliates.  It is the Parties' express intent and desire that, except as provided in this Agreement or a subsequent definitive agreement among the Parties regarding the Purpose, each of the Parties shall be entitled to carry on such other business interests, activities, and investments, independently or with others, and may engage in such activities, whether or not competitive with the other Party of its affiliates, without obligation to offer any interest in such activities or to account for or otherwise share information relating thereto, to or with the other Party. Except as provided above, nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to restrict in any way the rights of the Parties to conduct any other business or activity whatsoever. 
  • Equitable Relief; Jurisdiction.   Each Receiving Party agrees that the Providing Party shall be entitled to seek equitable relief, including, without limitation, injunctive relief and specific performance, in the event of any actual or threatened breach of the provisions of this Agreement by a Receiving Party, in addition to all other remedies available at law or in equity.  Each Party hereby irrevocably and unconditionally consents to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Mississippi, County of Rankin, or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, for any actions, suits, or proceedings arising out of or relating to this Agreement, and each Party hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives any objection to the laying of venue of any action, suit or proceeding arising out of this Agreement, in such courts, and hereby further irrevocably and unconditionally waives and agrees not to plead or claim in any such court that any such action, suit, or proceeding brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. In the event any Party brings suit to construe or enforce the terms hereof, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover its attorneys' fees and expenses.  THE PARTIES IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY FOR ANY CLAIMS OR COUNTERCLAIMS ARISING HEREUNDER.
  • Miscellaneous.   This Agreement may be modified or waived only by a separate writing signed by each of the Parties. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties regarding its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, arrangements, and discussions between the Parties regarding such subject matter.  It is further understood and agreed that no failure or delay by any Party in exercising any right, power, or privilege hereunder will operate as a waiver thereof, nor will any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any right, power, or privilege hereunder. Each Party agrees that all of the provisions of this Agreement will apply to all affiliates of the Parties, as such term may be broadly interpreted, to the same extent as if they were signatories to this Agreement. This Agreement is for the benefit of the Parties and their successors in interest and will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Mississippi, exclusive of its conflicts of laws rules. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, with each counterpart constituting a single original, and signature pages may be exchanged by facsimile or other electronic communication.
  • Notice.   All notices or other communications by any Party to this Agreement must be in writing and either mailed by: registered or certified mail, postage prepaid; prepaid overnight delivery service; or,  hand-delivered (during regular business hours) to the addresses set forth above. A copy of all notices or communications sent to Company shall also be sent to the attention of A. Seth Robbins at WatsonJones PLLC, Mailing Address:  P. O. Box 23546, Jackson, MS 39225; Physical Address:  Suite 1502 Mirror Lake Plaza, 2829 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, Mississippi  39232.
     
Term.   This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date and shall be applicable to disclosures of Confidential Information made in connection with the Purpose before the Effective Date and during the two‌‌ year period following the Effective Date (the "Term").  The Receiving Party's obligations with respect to Confidential Information of the Providing Party shall terminate five‌‌ years after the end of the Term; provided, however, that the Parties' respective obligations pursuant to this Agreement shall survive such termination with respect to a Providing Party's trade secrets for so long as such information remains a trade secret pursuant to applicable law.‬‬
 

Terms & Conditions

The Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on this day: Whereas, the Client and CFO (“Parties”) agree to the following terms and conditions for the CFO’s services, as an independent contractor, in exchange for fees: I. Services. The CFO agrees to provide the following services: (check all that apply) ☒ - Remote CFO The aforementioned selections shall be referred to as the “Services”. The CFO shall conduct the Services within the specifications and guidelines set by the Client. The CFO shall, at all times, observe and comply with Federal and State laws, regulations, and procedures when completing their Services in accordance with this Agreement. II. Fees. The Client agrees to pay the monthly recurring amount stated above in the "Amount" section of the site for the Services. III. Term. The Term of this Agreement shall be on-going. IV. Termination. This Agreement can be terminated by Client or CFO by providing the other party at least 30 days’ written notice. V. Expenses. The Client agrees to pay: · All existing expenses, including, but not limited to financial, accounting, payroll, and bill-pay software or providers and their on-going subscription fees. · Any additional expenses incurred that include, but are not limited to changes in systems, software, or other solutions the Parties deem necessary or advantageous. Specific costs will be documented, discussed, and approved by Client prior to any and all purchases. VII. Client’s Obligations. The Client shall be solely responsible for providing the CFO all financial information related to their personal and/or business affairs including, but not limited to, all materials, data, and documents necessary to perform the Services under this Agreement. The Client acknowledges and agrees that the accuracy of financial information supplied to the CFO is the sole responsibility of the Client and the CFO shall be held harmless from any liability resulting from the accuracy of the financial information provided. VIII. Employment Status. The Parties agree that the CFO shall provide the Services to the Client as an independent contractor and shall not be acting or determined to be an employee, agent, or broker. As an independent contractor, the CFO shall be required to follow all requirements in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code which includes, and is not limited to, payment of all taxes levied for fees collected by the Client for payment of their employees, agents, brokers, and subcontractors. The CFO understands that the Client shall in no way withhold any amounts for payment of any taxes from the CFO’s accumulated fees for Services. IX. Confidentiality. The CFO, shall in the course of performing the Services hereunder, may gain access to certain confidential or proprietary information of the Client. Such “Confidential Information” shall include all information concerning the business, affairs, products, marketing, systems, technology, customers, end-users, financial affairs, accounting, statistical data, documents, discussion, or other information developed by the CFO hereunder and any other proprietary and trade secret information of the Client whether in oral, graphic, electronic or machine-readable form. The CFO agrees to hold all such Confidential Information of the Client in strict confidence and shall not, without the express prior written permission of the client, disclose such Confidential Information to third (3rd) parties or use such Confidential Information for any purposes whatsoever, other than the performance of its obligations hereunder. The obligations under this section shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. X. Assignment. The CFO shall have no rights to assign any of their rights under this Agreement or delegate the performance of any of the obligations or duties hereunder, without the prior written consent of the Client. Any attempt by the CFO to assign, transfer, or subcontract any rights, duties, or obligations arising hereunder shall be void and of no effect. XI. Notices. Any notices, bills, invoices, or reports required by this Agreement shall be deemed received on the day of delivery if delivered by hand, standard mail, e-mail, or facsimile during the receiving party’s regular business hours. XII. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by Federal laws and those located in the State of Mississippi. XIII. Dispute Resolution. All disputes under this Agreement shall be settled by arbitration in the State of governing law before a single arbitrator pursuant to the commercial law rules of the American Arbitrator Association. Arbitration may be commenced at any time by any party hereto giving written notice to the other party to a dispute that such dispute has been referred to arbitration. Any award rendered by the arbitrator shall be conclusive and binding upon the parties hereto. This provision for arbitration shall be specifically enforceable by the parties and the decision of the arbitrator in accordance herewith shall be final and binding without right of appeal. XIV. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable under present or future laws, such provisions shall be severable, this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part of this Agreement; and, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. XV. Limitation of Liability. In no event shall either party be liable to the other party for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary damages, including without limitation, business interruption, loss of or unauthorized access to information, damages for loss of profits, incurred by the other party arising out of the services provided under this Agreement, even if such party has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event will neither party’s liability on any claim, loss or liability arising out of or connected with this Agreement shall exceed the amounts paid to the CFO during the period immediately preceding the event giving rise to such claim or action by the Client or the limits of the CFO’s professional liability policy, whichever is greater of the errors and omissions policy that is in place. XVI. Indemnification. Each party shall at its own expense indemnify and hold harmless, and at the other party’s request defend such party affiliates, subsidiaries, and assigns its respective officers, directors, employees, sublicensees, and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, demand, settlements, loss, expenses, and costs, including attorneys’ fees and court costs, which arise directly or indirectly out of or related to any breach of this Agreement or the gross negligence or willful misconduct of a party’s employees or agents. XVII. Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the final, complete and exclusive agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and merges all prior or contemporaneous representations, discussions, proposals, negotiations, conditions, communications, and agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and all past courses of dealing or industry custom. No modification of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by each of the Parties. XVIII. Waiver. The waiver by either party of a breach of or a default under any provision of this Agreement shall not be effective unless in writing and shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of or default under the same or any other provision of this Agreement, nor shall any delay or omission on the part of either party to exercise or avail itself to any right or remedy that it has or may have hereunder operate as a waiver of any right or remedy.

 

 

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